What are the schools like in Thor, IA?

School district data for Thor is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Thor?

The median household income in Thor, IA is $53,900 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.7%.

What is the weather like in Thor, IA?

Thor has an average high temperature of 25.8°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.0 inches.

Thor, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Thor, IA?

Thor has a violent crime rate of 62.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 533.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thor, IA a Good Place to Live?

Thor is a small town of 193 in Iowa, with a median household income of $53,900 and a 10.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Thor's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Thor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Thor city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Thor metro area.

Metric	Thor, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$988	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,900	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Thor's violent crime rate is 62.8 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.8 /100k

Property Crime

533.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Thor, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thor sees average highs of 25.8°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation and 39.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thor, IA
Average High — January	25.8°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	36.5"
Annual Snowfall	39.0"

Demographics

Metric	Thor, IA	National Avg
Population	193	—
Median Age	28.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vincent, IA 7 mi Badger, IA 7 mi Goldfield, IA 7 mi Eagle Grove, IA 8 mi Dakota City, IA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Thor

Thor, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50591

Thor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thor, IA affordable or expensive?

Thor has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $988/month against a median household income of $53,900.

What is the crime rate in Thor, IA?

Thor's violent crime rate is 62.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 533.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thor?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Thor, IA a good place to live?

Thor, IA has a population of 193, a median household income of $53,900, and an unemployment rate of 10.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Thor?

Thor averages 25.8°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches with about 39.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thor?

Thor, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50591.

What is the population of Thor?

The population of Thor, Iowa is 193 with a median age of 28.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thor?

Key numbers for living in Thor: median home N/A, median household income $53,900, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.